At least 16 people have died in the blaze, east of downtown Los Angeles. Officials expect the number to rise as the police make their way through devastated neighborhoods.

The Eaton Fire, one of two major wildfires burning in the Southern California region, is now the second-most destructive wildfire on record in California, according to Cal Fire. The fire, which started the night of Jan.

After decimating neighborhoods in Altadena, the Eaton Fire has now become one of the deadliest in California history.​

January 09, 2025 A new video from the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County shows firefighters on the frontlines, battling the blaze in challenging conditions. The footage, captured on January 9, 2025, highlights the intense efforts of fire crews as they work to contain one of the most destructive wildfires in California's history.

The death toll associated with destructive wildfires that have scorched thousands of acres in the Los Angeles area continues to rise as forecasters issue a dire "Particularly Dangerous Situation" Fire Weather Warning in Southern California.